Housekeeping Aide

HHS GOVERNMENT SERVICES LLC; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 30,526 - 43,477; Part time

Job summary

HHS GOVERNMENT SERVICES LLC is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services worker in Anchorage, AK. This on-call position entails thorough cleaning and disinfecting of patient and public areas in accordance with established hospital standards.

Responsibilities include terminal cleaning, trash disposal, and restocking supplies. Ideal candidates will effectively manage cleaning chemicals and demonstrate strong communication skills. Flexibility for weekend and holiday shifts is a must.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and other hours as needed.
• Capable of pushing and pulling various equipment over 100lb continuously throughout a shift.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects patient rooms and offices.
• Performs terminal cleaning of patient rooms as per standard procedures.
• Handles various types of cleaning chemicals using appropriate PPE.

Skills

Communication skills in English

Ability to handle various cleaning chemicals

Capable of standing, walking, and lifting

Job description

Job Details

Location: Anchorage, AK 99506 | Salary: $26.86 - $26.86 hourly

This position reports to the Environmental Services Director and Assistant Director. The role performs special cleaning projects as well as daily cleaning duties in accordance with HHS standard procedures of the housekeeping department and with hospital objectives. Assigned areas may include patient rooms, nursing units, surgical areas, administrative offices, laboratory areas, waiting areas and public restrooms.

This is an on‑call position and will often be a 7‑8 hour shift, but shift times and work days may vary to cover the needs of the facility.

COVID‑19 room cleaning will be an occasional part of the job, but all necessary PPE will be provided to the employee.

Duties

• Cleans and disinfects patient rooms, beds, gurneys, examination tables, restrooms, offices, and other common areas within the hospital environment to established standards.
• Performs terminal cleaning of patient rooms and special procedure rooms in accordance with standard procedures.
• Collects and disposes of regular trash, RMW (Regulated Medical Waste), and recycle materials.
• Collects and removes soiled linen into appropriate bin.
• Replenishes hand soap, hand sanitizers, and other supplies as needed.
• Dusts and mops floors with microfiber using standard operating procedures.
• Wet mops floors with disinfectant using microfiber material following standard operating procedures.
• Handles various types of cleaning chemicals in compliance with applicable regulations and utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Dusts all horizontal and vertical surfaces, furniture, spot‑washes walls, cleans and polishes fixtures, air vents, handrails, blinds, windows and sills, and other items as required.
• Reports any conditions requiring maintenance attention or repair to the immediate supervisor.
• Performs daily cleaning procedures in accordance with HHS training standards.
• Records work completed on Area Assignment Checklist.
• Polices assigned area at the beginning of each shift.
• Responds to Housekeeping pages.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the department Director.

Essential Functions

• Capable of standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, and reaching continuously throughout a shift.
• Capable of pushing and pulling a maid cart, linen cart, or various equipment (over 100lb.) continuously throughout a shift.
• Able to lift 0–40lb. frequently.
• Must be able to handle and interact with all chemicals used (i.e., bleach, wax, Virex, etc.).
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and other hours as needed for the assigned area.
• Must have communication skills in English.
• Attendance is required to be successful.

This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41CFR60‑1.35(c)